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Minutes Of Board Discount Rate Meetings From May 9 Through June 20, 2011

Date 19/07/2011

The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday released the minutes of its discount rate meetings from May 9 through June 20, 2011.

“The Importance of Being Accountable” - Opening Statement By CFTC Commissioner Scott D. O’Malia

Date 19/07/2011

Public Hearing:

Consideration of Proposed Rules: Customer Clearing Documentation, Timing of Acceptance for Clearing and Clearing Member Risk Management

NYSE Euronext Appoints John Spiegel As Vice President, Interest Rate Business Development For NYSE Liffe U.S.

Date 19/07/2011

NYSE Euronext (NYX) today announced that John Spiegel has been appointed as Vice President, Interest Rate Business Development, for NYSE Liffe U.S.  In this Chicago-based role, Mr. Spiegel is responsible for expanding the NYSE Liffe U.S. interest rate futures complex by continuing to create and develop strong customer relationships across the spectrum of key market participants, including banks, asset managers, FCMs, and inter-dealer brokers.  He will report to Marco Bianchi, Senior Vice President, Head of Business Development, NYSE Liffe U.S.

Opening Statement By CFTC Commissioner Michael V. Dunn, Public Meeting On Dodd-Frank Act

Date 19/07/2011

Thank you all for joining us today for our second meeting to consider final rules promulgated pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Act.

NYSE Euronext Welcomes Successfactors, Inc. To Its European And U.S. Markets - Leading Global Cloud Software Company Cross-Lists And Rings The Opening Bellssm In Paris And New York

Date 19/07/2011

Today,SuccessFactors, Inc., the San Mateo, Calif. based global leader in business execution software, marked its first day of trading and cross-listing on NYSE Euronext (NYX) markets in Europe and the United States by ringing the Opening Bells in Paris and New York.

Opening Statement By CFTC Chairman Gary Gensler, Meeting Of The Commodity Futures Trading Commission

Date 19/07/2011

This is a public meeting of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to consider issuance of proposed and final rulemakings under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank Act).  I’d like to welcome members of the public, market participants and members of the media to today’s meeting, as well as welcome those listening to the meeting on the phone or watching the live webcast.

Financial Stability Board Releases Consultation Documents On Measures To Address Systemically Important Financial Institutions

Date 19/07/2011

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) and the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision are today launching a public consultation on two documents that set out proposed measures to address the systemic and moral hazard risks posed by systemically important financial institutions (SIFIs).

CFTC Chairman Gary Gensler's Statements Of Support On Four Final Rule Proposals And One Proposed Rule Under The Dodd-Frank Act

Date 19/07/2011

I support the proposed rulemaking for customer clearing documentation and timing of acceptance for clearing.  The proposed rule promotes market participants’ access to central clearing, increases market transparency and supports market efficiency.

Hirander Misra Steps Down As Chief Executive Officer Algo Technologies

Date 19/07/2011

Hirander Misra has resigned as Chief Executive Officer of Algo Technologies Ltd to pursue other opportunities. He will remain a Board Director and shareholder in the firm.

RTS Exchange: Collateral Requirement Reduced For Futures On Baskets Of Federal Loan Bonds

Date 19/07/2011

On July 18, 2011 the basic collateral requirements for futures contracts on a basket of federal loan bonds were reduced.